Each week on GolfChannel.com, we’ll take a detailed look at the players who pounded the farthest and fastest drives on the PGA Tour. Here are the five most important distance-related stats from the 2015 Players Championship:
The leader in average driving distance finished with the longest drive of the week for the first time this year. Unfortunately, his length didn't help much on Pete Dye course predicated on placement and accuracy. DJ finished T-69, tied with final-round playing partner Tiger Woods.
Driving distance: Dustin Johnson, 311.5 yards
Johnson continues to lead the Tour in this category, which he's done since the Valspar, with a season average of 316.